Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve
In or near Upton.
Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Northampton, located 2.1 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is NN2 6PZ.
About
Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.2565°, -0.9097°.
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Official information
Kingsthorpe Meadow is a Local Nature Reserve located in Northampton, featuring a variety of meadows and habitats along the River Nene. Visitors can observe diverse wildlife, including dragonflies, butterflies, and various bird species, while enjoying walking trails through the picturesque landscape.
From the Wikipedia article
Kingsthorpe Meadow is a 14.4 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Northampton. It is owned by Northampton Borough Council and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This site on the Brampton arm of the River Nene is often flooded in the winter. There are hedges and ponds, together with areas of scrub. Birds include green woodpeckers, kestrels and snipe. There is access from Mill Lane.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.2565, -0.9097
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Northampton
- Postcode
- NN2 6PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Northampton North
- Phone
- 01604 405285
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- osm: w34391767 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Kingsthorpe Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kingsthorpe meadow - geograph.org.uk - 762717.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve?
- Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN2 6PZ), in the parish of Northampton.
- What is Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve?
- Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN2 6PZ.
- Who owns Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve?
- Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve is owned by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN2 6PZ.